Links & Numbers

Earth Day: Consumers Making Choices

For many consumers, Earth Day is increasingly becoming an everyday observance. So says a Nielsen survey. Click here for more information.

2013/04/22

Fundraiser For New Boat

David Henneberry, the man who alerted police that one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects was hiding in his boat, needs a new one, which was damaged in a shootout between the suspect and police.

Click here to make a donation.

2013/04/22

Sesame Noodle Bowl Recipe

Sesame Noodle Bowl recipe.

2013/04/21

Help For Autism

Parents who need support for family members with autism can go to theanswerinc.org.

2013/04/19

Tax Tips

(CBS) — For more information from Bansley, Brescia and Company CPA Chris Conneely, click here.

2013/04/14

Spring Beauty Tips For Moms

For more information on spring beauty tips by Chicago Parent Style and Beauty columnist, click here.

2013/04/13

Roger Ebert Memorial At Chicago Theatre

For more details on the memorial for film critic Roger Ebert at the Chicago Theatre, click here.

To reserve a seat, please call 773-528-7700 or email rsvp@ebertpresents.com starting at 10 a.m. on Monday. Details will be provided for picking up advance tickets at on off-site location. Seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

2013/04/11

Text From Teen Driver

A family in Greeley Colorado who lost their son in a car crash wants to warn people of the dangers of driving by showing his final texts.

2013/04/10

Chicago Magazine’s Best New Restaurants

The folks at Chicago Magazine tasted the food at the 73 new restaurants that have opened in Chicago in the past year, and came up with their list of the best new restaurants.

2013/04/10

Chicago Botanic Gardens

Click here for more information on the Chicago Botanic Gardens.

2013/04/06

School-Closure Hearings

Chicago Public Schools holds a series of hearings on proposed school closures and consolidations beginning Saturday April 6. Click here for a list.

2013/04/06

Street Sweeping Schedule

The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation’s (DSS) seasonal street sweeping services began April 1 and residents are reminded to comply with temporary parking restrictions to allow crews to clean the streets as thoroughly as possible. Click here for the schedule.

2013/04/01

Chef De’Ann Wellwerts’ Markethouse Restaurant

The Easter Bunny will be hopping into homes on Sunday, and for many families, the celebration includes a morning brunch. You don’t have to have the same old thing. Chef De’Ann Wellwerts, of Markethouse Restaurant, will join us Saturday morning with some ideas to liven up your Easter menu.

2013/03/30

Blood-Glucose Meter Recall

LifeScan, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall and replacement for all of its OneTouch® Verio®IQ blood glucose meters in the United States, effective immediately. Click here for details.

2013/03/25

Early Voting For 2nd Congressional District Special Election

Early voting in the special election in the 2nd Congressional District runs from Monday, March 25, through Saturday, April 6.

2013/03/25